Sunday, August 8, 2010

5th B'DAY & WEEKEND CAT BLOGGING #270

The 8th of August is a very special date for me as it marks Rosa's Yummy Yums' birthday. Today, my blog is 5 years old...

Yes, exactly 1825 days ago, I wrote my very first post without knowing where it was going to lead me. Back then, I opened a blog account out of pure curiosity for that fantastic social tool that is blogging. I had no idea regarding what I was going to do with it. I had no plan. After having shared a few recipes and getting lovely comments from fellow bloggers and foodies, I very fastly got caught in the game and addicted this activity.

Thanks to my blog I have developped my cooking/baking, photography, language as well as writing skills (there's much more to learn though) and have been able to meet (physically and virtually) lovely people that I could never have known otherwise. This experience has been very enriching and has brought me so much.

Blogging is very therapeutic, just like baking and cooking. Through that medium I have been able to work on myself and become a better/stronger person. My self-esteem has grown and my shyness has decreased. The warmth of blogosphere always makes me feel less alone and motivates me in hard times. The frightened and psychologically bruised girl that I was in 2005 has healed and blossomed.

Therefore, I wish to thank all of you occasional as well as faithful readers and friends for reading and giving me so much. Your kind words, compliments, actions and gifts enlighten my life!

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This week, Amar and Luna at "CatSynth" (USA) are happy to announce thatthey are hosting Weekend Cat Blogging #270...

To submit your kitty picture(s), you can either leave a message in their blog's comment section (with your permalinks) or contact them viae-mail without forgetting to give all the needed information.

Awe Rosa, this is a very sweet post. It's heart warming to hear someone be so open about personal growth, especially in reference to shyness and self esteem. You know, I always feel like shy people end up being the sweetest people once one gets to know them. And sweet people should have the best self esteem in my view! p.s. kitty cuteness is awesome...

Lovely post, congratulations.It is a real pleasure to visit you, I love all your dishes and your photos are always so beautiful.Happy Birthday and I up the good work.I will always be back for more and more.Wishing you a lovely Sunday ♥

Rosa, Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful blog with the world. I share many of the same thoughts you write about. More importantly thank you for sharing the journey back to "yourself"..the equanimity of the self,balance of emotion mind and body it was always with you.

Rosa...I hand a good idea you had been blogging for a while...it shows in your well put together posts. I did however, not realize what an extended hand this journey was for you.You have convinced me that no matter how busy I get with my professional work...I should not give up on blogging because it has so far helped me greatly in the last 8 months since I've started.

Your genuineness shines right through and hopefully you'll be around with us another 5+ more years ;o)

I always look forward to see what you made in your kitchen or captured in your exquisite photos.

5 years!! WOW. I am so happy that I have had the chance to meet you and follow your life through your gorgeous blog. Keep up the great work, I always look forward to stopping by. That photo of you is beautiful. xo